Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-06-15
THE SUNDAY SCHOOLS
THE SECOND DAYS WORK OF THE C0NYBN-
TON AT RAYENSW00D,

Special Telegram 10 he Register.
RAvESswOOD, W. VA, June 9.-The
State Sunday School Conventions second
day opened at 91O a. m, prayer by Rev.
c. B. Graham, of Philippi, and singing,
followed by the report of the Executive
Committee, which was recommitted. The
report on nominations of officers was
adopted.
The Executive Committee reported the
names of the Committee on Resolutions, as
follows: Rev. L. E. Peters, Rev. j. s.
Pomeroy, Rev. c. w. Shearer, which was
adopted.
The report of Statistical Secretary r. E.
Lindsay was then read. The next topic,
county organization, was discussed by W.
H. Rinehart, of Wheeling, Geo. w. Akin
son, Rev. Farrow and others. Rev. d. N.
Sleeth, of Cairo, discussed the topic The
relation of the Sunday school to the
church" II was further discussed by
Rev. r. Morgan, of RavenswOOd. The topic
Sunday school as q basis of church
growth was discussed by J. W. Carter,
of Parkersburg. Adjourned at ? p. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The afternoon session was opened with
devotional exercises by DR.. j. III. Hensley,
of New Haven, prayers were offered by
the leader and Reys. johnson, Franklin
and Morgan. Songs we're interspersed.
Rev. J. :. PomerOy, of Fairview, opened
the discussion ON the topic, 1.-The Bible in
the Sunday School," and was followed by
Prot. Black. Rev. l.. +. Peters gave a
normal lesson on the topic, ''The Scope
and Aims Of the Sunday School, followed
by spirited discussion. Other topics on
the programme we're discussed impromptu
in place of absent speakers. Revs. Frank
lin, McCluDg, j. Martin, Ripley, c. B.
Graham, Mr.. Bonar, Prot. n. s. Fleming
and President Atkinson were the speakers,
with excellent results.
The Committee on Resolutions then re-
ported, Rev. L. T. Peters, Chairman,
First-RsSolrea, That we most heartily
endorse and recommend TO our Sunday
school workers in the State and the Chau-
tauqua Normal Union q course of study
for Sunday school teachers and Bible
studies.
Second-WHKREAs, The Legislature of
West Virginia has submitted the prohibit
ton amendment to vote of the people,
ReSolred, That il is the sense of the West
Virginia State Sunday School Convention
that every Christian in the State should
pray and work for the adoption of the
amendment, and that every voter, ire
spective of religious creed or political party
association, should vote for it.
Third-Res0lred That we heartily COM
mend the Sunday School Lesson Commit
tee for the provision Of quarterly temper
ance lessons in the regular course, and
urge upon the Sabbath School Superin-
tendents and teachers throughout the
State the faithful use of the same.
Fourth-ResOired, That the thanks Of
the convention are due and are hereby
rendered the various railroad companies
that have given reduced rates of transpor-
tation to our delegates, to the citizens of
RavenswOOd for their unbOunded hospital
ity shown us while here, to Mr.. j. A.
HUFF and his choir for the excellent music
that has added so much 10 our enjoyment,
and to the Baptists for the use of their
house of worship.
Rev. L. E Peters, Rev. C. II.
Shearer, Rev. J. S. Pomeroy,
Committee.
Pledges were then secured from the
counties organized TO defray expenses of
the State Executive Committee.
Kin N affar raDnrk Of
Prof A. L. PurintOn, Of Parkersburg, as
treasurer of the contributions
The evening session opened at 1880.
The children's meeting was then in pro-
gresS. II was an enthusiastic gathering.
Quite number of delegates arrived dur
ing the day, among whom were the Rev.
DR.. Gibson, of Parkersburg.
Rev. Weekly WAS elected President for
the ensuing year.